Bridget Renee McKeny went home to be with the Lord on December 19, 2023. Bridget fought a long and courageous battle against cancer never ceasing to display her faith and
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The policy of the Town of Mooresville is to foster, maintain, and promote equal employment opportunities. We recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discrimination because of race, religion, color,
Special to Iredell Free News The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and the Leadership Advisory Board have announced the 2023-2024 Leadership Statesville class. Leadership Statesville is dedicated to fostering and
Special to Iredell Free News When you think of winter health concerns, you may think of colds, flus, respiratory illnesses, or even temperature-related diseases like hypothermia or frostbite. However, the
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — With Christmas rapidly approaching, Gov. Roy Cooper and N.C. Emergency Management (NCEM) will once again be monitoring Santa’s progress as he approaches North Carolina.
FROM STAFF REPORTS Troutman Elementary School’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes recently held its third annual “Spread the Cereal” food drive. Between December 11-19, FCA members encouraged all students to donate
Annie Lucille Austin, 97, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at Mooresville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born February 16, 1926, in Union County, N.C., she was
Diane Scothorn Kennedy, 63, of Statesville, N.C., peacefully passed from earth into eternity with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, December 18, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
Zina Burrell Parlier, 59, of Statesville, N.C., went home to be with her Lord on Friday, December 22, 2023, following an extended illness of seven months. She was the wife
Stephen “Steve” Edward Johnson, 64, of Statesville, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. Steve was born on January 13, 1959, in Iredell
John Ivey Reid, 70, of Moravian Falls, N.C., died Wednesday, December 20, 2023. He was born in Iredell County to the late Jack Reid and Jean Madison Bingham. John loved
Alfred Smith Lowrance, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on December 20, 2023, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Health in Winston-Salem, N.C. He was born October 23, 1943, in
Mr. Robert Lee Russell, 72, was born in Gum Neck, N.C., on July 24, 1951, to the late Berney Lee Russell Sr. and Violet Louvenia Roberts Russell. He departed this
BY JAIME GATTON He’s a little bit crazy, a little bit cool, a self-described “goof” and an unabashed “mama’s boy.” He’s Brad Kalmikoff, owner of Crazy Cool Collectibles at 348
The City of Statesville offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment. You’ll have the chance to work alongside talented individuals who share a common goal of improving the lives of
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces drug and child pornography charges following a pair of investigations by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of
Special to Iredell Free News In early December, landowners Jane and Layton Getsinger donated a conservation easement to Catawba Lands Conservancy to permanently protect the 17.5-acre fields and forests surrounding
Max J. Barker, 93, attained his Heavenly Home on Thursday, December 21, 2023. He was born January 23, 1930, in Lenoir, N.C., to the late Talmadge L. Barker and Dessie
Luther Rankin Conger Jr., 91, passed away peacefully with his family by his side after a short period of declining health on December 14, 2023. Luther was born in Statesville,
William Neal McGinn Jr., 77, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023, at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. He was born December 3, 1946, to the late
Ronald Wayne Ashby, 69, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away December 19, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House of Statesville after an extended illness. He was born September 7, 1954, in Buchanan
Robert “Bob” James Morris, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. Bob was born on April 14, 1943, in
Michael Eugene Randolph passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023, at his residence in Statesville, N.C. He retired from Harley Davidson Manufacturing of York, Pa. He is survived by his
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: DECEMBER 7 ♦ A boy, Tyrese Omarion Blakeney, born to Atavia Blakeney of Statesville.
FROM STAFF REPORTS Martin Starnes & Associates has presented the Iredell County Board of Commissioners with a clean audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. Cassie Wilson, a
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 2 ♦ Christopher Wayne Johnston, 36, of Branchwood Road, Statesville, charged with possession of methamphetamine, maintain
Special to Iredell Free News Did you know that one in 10 people live with a food allergy? Studies also show that 25 percent of Americans avoid an allergen when
Mrs. Virginia Ann Hyde Ellis, 58, was born in Iredell County on May 27, 1965, to Patricia Ann Mathis Hyde and the late James Hyde. She departed this life on
Evangelist Mary Lois Wilson Parker, 89, departed this life on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at her residence. She was born on August 1, 1934, and was the daughter of the
Linda Christenbury Thompson, 73, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. She was born on January 4, 1950, in Iredell County, N.C., to
JoAnn Jones Swearengin, 89, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at Brookdale Peachtree. At this time no services will be held. Upon her wishes, Ms. Swearengin
Andi Michele Henderson, 52, of Wilmington, N.C., died Sunday, December 17, 2023, at New Hanover Medical Center in Wilmington. She was born in Arlington Heights, Ill., on August 30, 1971,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. State Board of Elections on Tuesday unanimously approved names of candidates to go on ballots for the 2024 presidential preference primary in
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two men face felony charges in connection with a residential burglary following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests of
Special to Iredell Free News As the flu, COVID-19 and RSV continue to spread in North Carolina, Iredell Memorial Hospital is responding to the challenge of treating those with serious
BY SHELLIE TAYLOR This time of year, I can walk through any cemetery and see a plethora of holiday florals adorning the graves of those who have passed on. Christmas